Our client, Scandinavian company, is the global leader in foundry and machining industry, supplying well known OEMs in automotive, HVAC, engineering and energy industries. In Poland they have established a well-organized, professional production team providing casting and machining solutions for global players. Due to continued development we are now looking for a Plant Manager to manage the day-to-day running of the Poland operations. Reporting to the Group CEO you will be responsible for direction, strategy, planning and delivery of the company’s product lines.
Plant Manager – north Warsaw
- Responsible for all aspects of technical, quality and schedule performance
- Oversee the management of employees and operations of the company’s manufacturing function
- Ensure that manufacturing capabilities meet/exceed all industry and customer requirements for cost, quality and responsiveness
- Work closely with the CEO and cross-functional global partners on manufacturing plans, goals and future product innovations
- Play an active role in senior-level negotiations and relationship building with client companies and manufacturing partners
- Strong leadership and management skills to enable the creation of a highly capable and sustainable manufacturing and operations function in Poland, managing team of min. 130 people
- Drive change transformation and strategy execution to achieve specific business results
- Develop plans for new areas of technology for the manufacturing functions to ensure and sustain leading edge capabilities
- Evaluate the assignment of resources to meet the needs of the production facilities
- Ensure enforcement of company policy and regulations relating to safety, attendance, conduct and other plant rules
- Mentor and coach personnel and make recommendations to human resources for other training as needed or required
- Develop and submit annual capital expenditure and expense budget
- Utilize budgeted resources, including, but not limited to, manpower, equipment and facilities for the purpose of reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Requirements:
- B.S. or M.S. Degree in Engineering, preferably mechanical, with minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a managerial position
- Demonstrated success in a highly collaborative environment with excellent English written and oral communications skills
- Proven experience in a technical product manufacturing environment, mechanical processes is a must, machining experience would be a distinct advantage
- Proven experience in team management
- Experience in prototype and series production programs
- Action-oriented and innovative in leading the manufacturing and operations function
- Skilled in manufacturing processes with knowledge of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma process improvements
- “Hands on” manager that can quickly develop constructive and positive working relations with peers, customers, and subordinates
- Ability to achieve high-level results within a challenging customer environment
- Proven ability to reduce manufacturing unit cost and increase contribution to gross margins
- Strong planning, organization and communication skills.
Offer:
- Excellent career opportunity within a leading player in the international foundry market
- Opportunity to work with an international team of professionals with a strong market leader
- Training and development program at highest standards
- Very attractive employment package, company car
If you are interested in such a challenging opportunity, please send your detailed CV in English, in complete confidence, to Martina Ruddy-Załuska, Managing Partner, with Ref. Nr.: PM-1 to:
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